M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-01-01 |
| Target | Calista Technologies |
| Sector | Software |
| Buyer(s) | Microsoft |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 90 of 213 |
| Sector: Software M&A | 62 of 113 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 87 of 199 |
| State: California M&A | 19 of 57 |
| Country: United States M&A | 68 of 153 |
| Year: 2008 M&A | 1 of 17 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-12 |
Multi Media Mapping .
London, United Kingdom Multimap, one of the United Kingdom’s top 100 technology companies and one of the leading online mapping services in the world. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-08 |
Fast Search & Transfer ASA
Oslo, Norway FAST, which was founded in 1997, creates the real-time search and business intelligence solutions that are behind the scenes at the world’s best-known companies with the most demanding information challenges. FAST’s flexible and scalable integrated technology platform and personalized portal connects users, regardless of medium, to the relevant information they need. |
Buy | $1.2B |
